Rod MacKinnon is a singer/songwriter with a varied original repertoire. His roots are in folk music, which he has developed eclectically over the years, reflecting on life, frequently with quirky ... Read more
Come along to a very special Ministry of Folk in August! Sean Kelly & Friends will present their unique show of live Irish music played to the back-drop of Super ... Read more
Michael Young became obsessed with the guitar at the age of 18, inspired by the likes of James Taylor, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Joe Walsh, Chet Atkins and the Beatles. ... Read more
Album Launch - Jean Reid You may know Jean from her performances around the country as part of the duo, Celtic Ferret. However this August Rafters are privileged to have ... Read more
Inspired by songs that deliver on both melody and lyrics, WilkieMac will take you on a journey around the globe and spanning the centuries. Their repertoire will have you singing ... Read more
Bill Angus and the Mighty Ways brings energy and emotion and sheer brilliant musicality to both original material and covers. They are currently touring their third album release “All night ... Read more
The folk club kicks off the season with something a little different from our usual fare: a one-night only special edition of weird folk, country, and blues, hosted by the ... Read more
Dynamic folk duo featuring stunning tunes and songs with violin, guitar and mandolin.
Ministry of Folk is excited to welcome Roughtown who are true legends in the New Zealand folk scene and comprised of multi-instrumentalists Tim Chia, Caleb Chia, Adam Ogle and Emily ... Read more
From lively rag-time blues and comical ditties to compelling epic tales and ballads, this rare pairing take you on a rousing musical adventure with their gritty historical songs of spirited ... Read more
Nicola Mitchell (Waikato Tainui, Maniapoto) blends folky country sounds with storytelling that captivates audiences across Aotearoa. Winner of the 2025 Country Music Honour for Songwriting with her song Wā/Time - ... Read more
Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel and the man who conquered the Niagara Falls in barrel, only to slip to an untimely ... Read more